Charlie Cox: Overview and Career Highlights

Personal Details

• Full Name: Charlie Thomas Cox
• Date of Birth: 15 December 1982
• Birthplace: London, England
• Citizenship: Dual citizenship of United Kingdom and United States
• Education: Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
• Occupation: Actor
• Years Active: 2002-present
• Family: Married to Samantha Thomas (2018), with two children
• Residence: Previously lived in New York, Los Angeles, London; currently resides in Connecticut
• Interests: Supports Arsenal F.C, became an American citizen in January 2025

Early Life

• Youngest of five children
• Raised Catholic and attended private boarding schools: Ashdown House and Sherborne School
• Began acting seriously during his final years of schooling
• Moved to London after graduation to train at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

Career Timeline

Early Career (2002-2006)

• 2003: Cast in the film "Dot the i"
• 2004: Broke school rules to act in "The Merchant of Venice" with Al Pacino
• 2005-2006: Appeared in "Casanova" and "A for Andromeda"

Breakthrough and Early Fame (2007-2014)

• 2007: Breakout role as Tristan Thorn in "Stardust"
• 2008: West End debut in Harold Pinter’s "The Lover" and "The Collection"
• 2008-2009: Appeared in "Stone of Destiny" and "Glorious 39"
• 2010: Played role in "The Prince of Homburg" at Donmar Warehouse
• 2011-2012: Played Owen Sleater in "Boardwalk Empire," won Screen Actors Guild Award
• 2014: Portrayed Jonathan Hellyer Jones in "The Theory of Everything"

Major Television Role: Daredevil (2015-2018)

• Starred as Matt Murdock/Daredevil in Netflix series "Daredevil" and "The Defenders"
• Received critical acclaim and a Helen Keller Achievement Award
• Involved with Marvel Studios for possible future projects

New Projects and Theater (2019-2021)

• 2019: Starred in West End and Broadway production of "Betrayal"
• Also appeared in the short film "The Knot" and Dungeons & Dragons show "Relics and Rarities"
• 2021-2023: Main role in TV series "Kin"
• 2022: Starred in "Treason" on Netflix

Return to Daredevil and Recent Works (2022-present)

• 2021-2022: Reprised Daredevil role in "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and "She-Hulk"
• 2025: Starred in "Daredevil: Born Again" revival series
• 2024: Continued involvement in Marvel projects, including "Echo"

Notable Filmography

• "Stardust"
• "The Theory of Everything"
• "King of Thieves"
• Cameo in "Spider-Man: No Way Home"

Theatre Work

• Performed in West End and Off-Broadway productions, including "Betrayal" and "Incognito"

Awards and Nominations

• Screen Actors Guild Awards for "Boardwalk Empire"
• Various nominations for his role in "Daredevil" and "Incognito"

Summary

Charlie Cox is a distinguished English actor renowned for his role as Daredevil in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With a career spanning television, film, and theatre, Cox has demonstrated versatility and gained recognition in the industry. He continues to be involved in high-profile projects and maintains a presence in both British and American entertainment spheres.